Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/02/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Jagapati Babu
08/05/2025
Jagapathi Babu shared an AI-generated video on social media announcing the marriage of his second daughter, which went viral among fans who sent their congratulations. The actor, known for his leading roles in the 1990s, has successfully transitioned into a character artist, with notable performances in films like 'Legend' and 'Jersey'.
2025
Jagapathi Babu finished dubbing for his role as Appalasoori in the upcoming Telugu film 'Peddi', marking his continued active presence in the industry as a senior character artist.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Veeramachaneni Jagapathi Chowdary |
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| Nickname(s) | JB, Jaggu Bhai |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Aquarius |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Chaitanya College, Hyderabad |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Travelling, Reading |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Veeramachaneni Rajendra Prasad (Film Producer, died in 2015) |
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| Siblings | Veeramachaneni Ram Prasad |
| Spouse | Lakshmi |
| Children | Meghana Babu |
Career
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| Total Films | 170+ feature films |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jagapati Babu's smoking habit is not known. | |
| 2. Jagapati Babu drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. His acting journey began in 1974 with the Telugu film 'Manchi Manushulu.' | |
| 4. He appeared in the Telugu web series 'Gangstars' (2018) as Kumar Das aka KD. | |
| 5. Jagapati has acted in various languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Bengali. | |
| 6. In 2018, he produced the documentary TV film 'Samudram'. | |
| 7. His acting journey began in 1989 with the Telugu film 'Simha Swapnam,' directed by his father. | |
| 8. He is known for both family roles and performance-oriented negative roles. | |
| 9. In 2013, he returned to the Tamil film industry with 'Puthagam'. | |
| 10. In 2011, he appeared as the antagonist in Tamil film 'Thaandavam'. | |
| 11. He completed dubbing for his role as Appalasoori in the film 'Peddi' in 2025. | |
| 12. He is currently transitioning into a second innings as a character artist after being a leading hero in the 1990s. |